2 bed Flat For Sale £240,000
St. Aubyns Crescent, Portslade, Brighton, West Sussex, BN41

Offering excellent value for a property so close to the coast and with excellent transport links into both Central Brighton & Hove and London, this well-presented two-bedroom apartment needs to be seen to be admired.

It resides on the first floor of a Mid-Century house in South Portslade, giving it easy access to the main shopping thoroughfare of Boundary Road and is within easy walking distance of Southwick Locks which lead directly onto the beach. It also benefits from a private west facing balcony and as one of only two properties in the building, it has access to a spacious loft for storage.

Portslade, Fishersgate and Southwick Stations are within walking distance, and there are several popular schools nearby, so this smart home will appeal to smaller families, professional sharers and investors alike.

Style: 1st floor mid-century apartment
Type: 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 living room, 1 kitchen
Location: Portslade
Floor Area: Please see floor plan
Outside: private west-facing balcony
Parking: Free on street
Tenure: Leasehold, 125 years from 1990 - 92 years left. New Lease on completion.
Council Tax Band: A

Why you’ll like it:

Set well back from the road on a corner plot, this property has its own street entrance to the side of the house which adds to the feeling of privacy. This opens to an internal staircase rising up to the main body of the apartment where it is immediately clear the property has been well-maintained by the current owners.

With windows bringing in light from east to west, each room feels bright and airy, and the nature of these mid-century builds ensures they are well-proportioned spaces. Within the living room, there is ample space for both a corner sofa and a dining table and chairs, which can double up as a desk for working from home when required. The decoration is smart and neutral with white walls and light wood laminate flooring, creating a blank canvas for any new owners.
Nearby, the kitchen has been well-designed for the space to include plenty of storage units, leaving space and plumbing for a washing machine, an under counter or full height fridge freezer and an electric freestanding cooker. A door opens to the west facing balcony where there is space for two chairs to watch the sun set in the west, while allowing a cool coastal breeze to flow through the apartment during the warmer weather.

Both bedrooms are double, sharing the same neutral palette as the living room. The principal room has a wall of mirrored wardrobes which maximise the floor space, while bedroom two has access to an over stairs built-in cupboard with a hanging rail – although there is plenty of space for freestanding bedroom furniture too. Conveniently close, the bathroom is classic in white with an electric shower over the bath to ensure piping hot water whenever it is needed. In addition, the entire flat benefits from gas central heating from a newly fitted Worcester Bosch boiler, which along with the energy efficient double glazing, ensures the property is warm throughout the winter.

Agent’s thoughts:

Deceptively spacious, well-presented and with excellent amenities nearby, this property offers excellent value for the favoured location.

Owners’ thoughts:

“Although we are on the outskirts of the city, everything is still so accessible. You can walk to the many fantastic pubs in Poets Corner or jump on the train at Portslade Station and be in Brighton City Centre in 10 minutes.”
Where it is:
Shops: Local 1 min walk, city centre 20 min bus ride
Train Station: Fishersgate station 2 min walk, Portslade Station 7-10 min walk
Seafront or Park: Vale Park 5 min walk, Seafront 5 min walk

Closest Schools:
Primary: Brackenbury Primary, St Peter’s Community Primary School
Secondary: PACA Academy, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College, Lancing College

This sunny apartment is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and parks nearby. The city centre shopping districts and beach are also within easy reach, and this home also offers easy access to Fishersgate and Portslade Stations, plus the A27 and A23 with their direct and fast links to the airports and London.

This sunny apartment is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and parks nearby. The city centre shopping districts and beach are also within easy reach, and this home also offers easy access to Fishersgate and Portslade Stations, plus the A27 and A23 with their direct and fast links to the airports and London.